'It's called exploring' Your reactions to mum's worries over son wanting dress

People have had their say after a boy cried when he didn't get a princess dress for Christmas

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On New Year's Eve, we reported that a Facebook post, posted by a single mum on a Derbyshire spotted page, said that her seven-year-old boy was in tears when he opened one of his presents to find he had been given a fireman costume and not a pretty frock.

In the post, the mother said her son wants to wear a dress when he returns to school in January and she was calling on the world of social media to advise her on what to do next.

Since our story was published, nearly 100 people have come forward to comment on the situation.

Sarah Douglas wrote: "My son often played with dolls, prams and dressed up.

"It's all part of child development and creative play. I didn't even give it a second thought.

A mum's post about her son wanting to wear a dress has led to a social media debate

"All I have ever wanted for my children is for them to be happy. No matter their gender, sexual orientation, taste in clothes, food or music.

"None of that matters in the grand scheme of things. Being self content, happy and loved is what truly matters."

Diana Smith said: "Many moons ago, we all dressed up in all sorts of gear. Boys and girls. Cowboys one day, monsters another and dresses if we wanted to. That's being a kid. It's called exploring. Nothing to do with the 'in word' gender."

Lisa Smith said: "Girls can wear what they like, but a boy has to be a boy or he will be bullied? Try teaching your kids not to be bullies so kids can wear what they want."

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Kayleigh Raynor said: "My son wanted to wear his Elsa dress to school for his Christmas party, I explained people might say mean things, but he said he didn't care.

"He took it anyway. Unfortunately school wouldn't let him wear it, but he rocks his style."

The original post stated that the seven-year-old opened one of his grandma's presents and cried when he didn't get a princess dress.